Water in the world
Geography
Water in the world, immerses students in a hands-on investigation of the Georges River catchment. Throughout the day, students investigate Earth's water resourcecs, water scarity and examine the natural hydrological processes that move water through a catchment. Model making provides students to observe how urban development shapes water flows, water quality, and ecosystem health.
Through a series of interactive activities, students investigate how different surfaces influence infiltration and runoff, conduct professional water-quality testing, conduct a litter survey and explore the role of water management strategies in creating a sustainable future.
Fieldwork activities include:
- Hydrological processes investigation
- field sketching
- water quality testing
- observation and litter tally
- biotic and abiotic testing.
The program highlights diverse cultural perspectives, including the deep significance of water Country for Aboriginal Peoples.
Students will spend time enjoying the river as we enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location and use hook free handlines to ‘go fishing’.
Locations
Essential information
| Year | Cost |
| 2025/26 |
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Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees:
- within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged
- within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers
| Time | Classes 1 and 2 | Classes 3 and 4 |
| 9.30am | Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets | |
| 10.00am - 10.45am | Catchment makers | Hydrological processes |
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Hydrological processes | Catchment makers |
| 11.30am - 12.00pm | Lunch and toilets | |
| 12.00pm - 12.45pm | Land and water quality management | Sustainable fishing |
| 12.45pm - 1.30pm | Sustainable fishing | Land and water quality management |
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024)
Water in the world
Outcomes
- GE4-DFC-01 locates the diverse features and describes the characteristics of a range of places and environments
- GE4-PRI-01 explains the processes and interactions that change people, places and environments
- GE4-MAN-01 explains the management and protection of places and environments
- GE4-APC-01 explains Aboriginal Peoples’ Custodianship, care and management of Country
- GE4-TAP-01 selects and uses geographical tools to acquire and process geographical information
- GE4-COM-01 uses concepts and terminology to communicate geographical information for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
Content
Thinking and working geographically
- Use relevant geographical concepts
- Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
- Use relevant geographical tools
- Create written texts to describe and explain the geographical processes associated with water in the world
Water resources and their value
- Global variations in the distribution, quantity and quality of water resources
- Hydrological processes that move water through a catchment area
- Factors influencing water flows and the availability of water resources in different places
- The economic, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic value of water
Water scarcity and water management
- Nature and causes of water scarcity around the world
- Environmental, social, economic and political impacts of water scarcity in different countries
- Short-term and long-term responses to reduce the impacts of water scarcity
- Methods used by Aboriginal Peoples to manage and care for water Country
Strategies to manage catchment areas for sustainability
Geography 7-10 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024
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